Price range: £257.98
What is it: 12-megapixel superzoom with 24x zoom
What we think: Good first effort at a superzoom, but Pentax needs to iron out some performance and photo quality issues
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 August 2009
Tags: Pentax, Pentax X70, monochrome, burst mode, SLRs
We like:
Sharper photos than most superzoom cameras; plenty of shooting options; straightforward operation
We don't like:
Slow performance; no full-resolution continuous shooting; crippled hi-def movie recording; noise even at lowest ISO sensitivities
CNET UK judgement:
Slow performance and some photo quality issues stop the otherwise very good Pentax X70 from being a winning superzoom
Full review:
As first efforts go, the 12-megapixel Pentax X70 superzoom camera is a strong effort. The camera's 26mm-equivalent wideangle lens with 24x optical zoom is certainly very flexible and fun, and the X70 is outfitted with a large set of shooting options, from full manual to full auto. But a couple of feature problems, together with performance and photo quality issues, keep it from being a complete success. It's available for around £270. Continue Reading...
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